Shelf for Display Apparatus

ABSTRACT

A shelf for a display apparatus allows at least one necessary article to be placed on the top of the display apparatus, such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) or a plasma display panel (PDP). The shelf can receive the necessary article on the top of a display apparatus, which is thin, by installing the first plate member at the top of the display apparatus, and can be stably installed on display apparatuses having various shapes and sizes.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates, in general, to a shelf for a displayapparatus, and more particularly, to a shelf for a flat panel displaydevice, which holds necessary articles on the top of the flat paneldisplay device, such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) or a plasmadisplay panel (PDP), which is thin, thereby optimizing the use of space.

BACKGROUND ART

As is generally known in the art, flat panel display devices areindispensably used in monitors for desktop computers, televisions,portable computers such as laptop computers, and personal digitalassistants (PDA), as well as small-size lightweight systems such asmobile phone terminals.

These flat panel display devices include a liquid crystal display (LCD),a plasma display panel (PDP), a field emission display (FED), and so on.

Among them, the LCD or PDP used for the computer monitor or thetelevision is generally placed on a table therefor. This flat paneldisplay device occupies a considerable portion of the table or desk butdoes not allow any simple products, furnishings, or ornaments to beplaced on the upper portion thereof. As such, the flat panel displaydevice not only fails to optimize the use of space, but also harms theaesthetic appearance in its vicinity.

To solve this problem, a conventional shelf comprises a simple plate anda support, and is adapted to be fixedly attached to the upper portion ofa cathode ray tube (CRT) monitor or a CRT television, for articles to beplaced thereon.

The conventional shelf for the CRT monitor or the CRT television issimply installed on the upper portion of a thick image display device,such as a CRT monitor or a CRT television, and is thus maintainedhorizontal. However, it is difficult to install the conventional shelfon a flat panel display device having a thin liquid crystal layer, suchas an LCD or a PDP.

DISCLOSURE OF INVENTION Technical Problem

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in an effort to solvethe problems occurring in the related art, and an object of the presentinvention is to provide a shelf for a display apparatus, so thatnecessary articles can be stored on the top of the display apparatus,such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) or a plasma display panel (PDP),which is thin, thereby being stably installed on display apparatuseshaving various shapes and sizes.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a shelf for adisplay apparatus that allows free adjustment of the angle of the platemember, and allows easy assembly of only the plate member if necessary,without disassembling the entire shelf.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a shelf for adisplay apparatus, capable of mounting an auxiliary display apparatussuch as a digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) player having highportability.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a shelf for adisplay apparatus, capable of receiving a keyboard to increase theconvenience of a user, and optimizing the use of space.

Technical Solution

In order to achieve the above object, according to an aspect of thepresent invention, there is provided a shelf for a display apparatus,which allows necessary articles to be placed on a top of the displayapparatus, such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) or a plasma displaypanel (PDP). The shelf includes: a plate member having a base, and areceiving space on a top thereof; a coupling panel attached below theplate member, attached and supported to an upper front and a top of thedisplay apparatus, and including at least one rear support at a positioncorresponding to an upper rear of the display apparatus; and a fixingmember passing through and coupled to the rear support, and fixedlysupporting the display apparatus.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provideda shelf for a display apparatus, which allows necessary articles to beplaced on a top of the display apparatus, such as a liquid crystaldisplay (LCD) or a plasma display panel (PDP). The shelf includes: aplate member having a base, and a receiving space on a top thereof; acoupling panel attached below the plate member, attached and supportedto an upper front and a top of the display apparatus, and including atleast one rear support at a position corresponding to an upper rear ofthe display apparatus; and a shelf support coupled to a rear of a bottomsurface of the base at one end thereof and a rear of the displayapparatus at the other end thereof so as to withstand a load applied tothe plate member.

Further, in the present invention, the shelf support may furtherinclude: a connecting panel attached in a shape of a plate parallel tothe base; a supporting panel having an upper supporting panel, one sideof which is hinged to the connector panel, and a lower supporting panelthat is slidably connected to the other side of the upper supportingpanel; and a rear connecting panel hinged to the lower supporting panelat one end thereof, provided with at least one screw hole in a centerthereof, and fixed to the rear of the display apparatus.

Further, in the present invention, the shelf may further includes aconnector panel that is formed in a shape of a plate located between thebase and the coupling panel, is hinged to one side of a top of thecoupling panel at one end thereof, and is attached to the base on a topthereof so as to adjust an angle between the plate member and thecoupling panel.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provideda shelf for a display apparatus, which allows necessary articles to beplaced on a top of the display apparatus, such as a liquid crystaldisplay (LCD) or a plasma display panel (PDP). The shelf includes: aplate member having a base, and a receiving space on a top thereof; aframe, formed of a pair of wires, which are parallel to each other inthe same plane for a predetermined length so as to withstand a load ofthe plate member; and provided with a length adjuster adjusting anentire length thereof at a center thereof, side supports attacheddownwards at opposite ends thereof to be in close contact with oppositeupper sides of the display apparatus, angle adjustors near the sidesupports so as to adjust an angle between each side support and eachupper side of the display apparatus, height adjustors at the rearthereof so as to support a load of the plate member, and upper couplinghinges formed upwards; and a connector panel formed in a shape of aplate attached to a bottom of the base, coupled to the upper couplinghinges at one end thereof, and adjusting an angle between the platemember and the frame.

Further, in the present invention, the connector panel may be rounded atopposite ends thereof, and the shelf may further include hooks that arerounded to correspond to the opposite ends of the connector panel, andare provided left and right relative to a bottom of the base so as to bedetachably coupled to the connector panel up and down.

Further, in the present invention, the shelf may further include: asliding main body located in the receiving space formed on one side ofthe plate member, and formed to slide through an opening formed in oneside of a front sidewall; and any one selected from among: a mirror thatis held by the spherical hinge on one side thereof, is held by adetachable ring on another side thereof, and is attached to a front ofthe main body; a paper holder that is connected to move into and out ofan opening formed in any one of sidewalls; and a cup container that isprovided with a slot having the same shape as the sidewall at a bottomthereof so as to be fitted with the sidewall.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provideda shelf for a display apparatus, which allows necessary articles to beplaced on a top of the display apparatus, such as a liquid crystaldisplay (LCD) or a plasma display panel (PDP). The shelf includes: afirst plate member formed in a shape of a plate so as to allow thenecessary articles to be placed thereon, and having one side of a bottomthereof located at the top of the display apparatus having a base; firstsupporting frames located at the bottom of the first plate member so asto support a load of the first plate member; and a first coupling memberinterconnecting the first supporting frames and the display apparatussuch that the first plate member is fixed to the display apparatus.Here, each of the first supporting frames includes: a first uppersupport having an upper end thereof located at the bottom of the firstplate member so as to support the first plate member; and a first lowersupport hinged pivotably to a lower end of the first upper support bymeans of a first hinge. Further, any one of the bottom of the firstplate member and a top of the first upper support is provided with aguide rail and a rail clamp formed to correspond to the guide rail so asto slide on the guide rail.

Further, in the present invention, the first coupling member mayinclude: first and second supports that are disposed on a rear of thedisplay apparatus, are each bent at opposite ends thereof so as to pressa corresponding side of the display apparatus; first and secondconnectors causing the first support and the second support to beconnected with the first lower supports; an interval adjusterinterconnecting the first support and the second support with each otherso as to adjust an interval between the first support and the secondsupport; and first and second contact fixtures coupled to the oppositeends of each of the first support and the second support at one side ofeach thereof, and contacting the corresponding side of the displayapparatus at the other side of each thereof.

Further, in the present invention, the rear of the display apparatus maybe provided with at least one receiving recess, the first couplingmember may be provided with a shaft so as to be inserted into thereceiving recess, and each of the first supporting frames may be fixedand supported to the shaft.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provideda shelf for a display apparatus, which allows necessary articles to beplaced on a top of the display apparatus, such as a liquid crystaldisplay (LCD) or a plasma display panel (PDP). The shelf includes: asecond plate member formed in a shape of a plate so as to allow thenecessary articles to be placed thereon, and having one side thereoflocated at a rear top of the display apparatus having a base; secondsupporting frames located at a bottom of the second plate member so asto support a load of the second plate member; and a second couplingmember located on a rear of the display apparatus, and connected withthe second supporting frames. Here, the second coupling member includes:a third support coupler having a support part that has a shape of arectangular bar, is located on a rear of the display apparatus, is bentat opposite ends thereof, and is in close contact with opposite sides ofthe display apparatus; a frame connector protruding from the supportpart of the third support coupler at a position corresponding to thesecond supporting frames; and a second hinge pivotably connecting thethird support coupler and the frame connector.

Further, in the present invention, the third support coupler may furtherinclude; hook parts that protrude from opposite ends of the support partand are in close contact with a front of the display apparatus; andpositioning parts formed of a rubber material and preventing sliding atopposite sides of the display apparatus or at the front of the displayapparatus.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provideda shelf for a display apparatus, which allows at least one necessaryarticle to be placed on a top of the display apparatus, such as a liquidcrystal display (LCD) or a plasma display panel (PDP). The shelfincludes: a plate member formed in a shape of a plate so as to allow thenecessary article to be placed thereon, and having one side thereoflocated at a rear upper side of the display apparatus having a base; andconnecting members inter-connecting the plate member and the displayapparatus such that the plate member is fixed to the display apparatus.Here, each of the connecting members includes a connecting knob formedon one of one side of the plate member and a rear of the displayapparatus, and a knob recess formed to correspond to the connecting knobsuch that the connecting knob is inserted thereinto, and the connectingknob and the knob recess are hinged to each other by means of a firsthinge pin.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provideda shelf for a display apparatus, which allows at least one necessaryarticle to be placed on a top of the display apparatus, such as a liquidcrystal display (LCD) or a plasma display panel (PDP). The shelfincludes: a plate member formed in a shape of a plate so as to allow thenecessary article to be placed thereon, and having one side thereoflocated at a rear upper side of the display apparatus having a base; andconnecting members inter-connecting the plate member and the displayapparatus such that the plate member is fixed to the display apparatus.Here, each of the connecting members includes a first recess formed inone side of the plate member, a second recess recessed from a rear upperside of the display apparatus at a position corresponding to the firstrecess, a connector inserted into the first recess at one end thereofand the second recess at the other end thereof, a second hinge pinpassing through the first recess and one end of the connector so thatthe first recess is hinged with one end of the connector, and a thirdhinge pin passing through the second recess and another end of theconnector so that the second recess is hinged with the other end of theconnector.

Further, in the present invention, the article may include an auxiliarydisplay apparatus; the plate member may be provided with at least onescrew hole therein such that the auxiliary display apparatus is fixed tothe plate member; and a fastening screw may be screwed into theauxiliary display apparatus through the screw hole.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provideda shelf for a display apparatus, which allows at least one necessaryarticle to be placed on a top of the display apparatus, such as a liquidcrystal display (LCD) or a plasma display panel (PDP). The shelfincludes: a rotating base supporting a lower portion of an LCD monitoror a laptop computer, and formed so as to be able to rotate relative toa ground; a stand formed upwards on one side of the rotating base suchthat a height of the stand can be adjusted; and a plate member formed toallow the article to be placed thereon, and coupled to an upper end ofthe stand on one side thereof.

Further, in the present invention, the shelf may further include a mountmember having legs that move in and out in opposite directions at alower portion of the rotating base so as to adjust an interval betweenthe legs. The lower portion of the rotating base may form a space forreceiving a product such as a keyboard.

Further, in the present invention, a lower end of the stand and an upperside of the rotating base, or the plate member and an upper end of thestand, may be pivotably hinged to each other.

Further, in the present invention, the stand may be horizontallyprovided with a guide shaft on an upper end thereof; the plate membermay be provided with a slidable coupler fitted around the guide shaft ona lower portion thereof; and the plate member may change in positionwhen sliding along the guide shaft of the stand.

Further, in the present invention, the stand may be provided with anangle adjuster that can be pivoted forwards up and down at apredetermined position thereof; and the angle adjuster may support abottom or rear of the laptop computer at a specific position.

ADVANTAGEOUS EFFECTS

According to the present invention, the shelf for a display apparatuscan receive the necessary article on the top of a display apparatus thatis thin due to the installation of the first plate member at the top ofthe display apparatus, and can be stably installed on displayapparatuses having various shapes and sizes.

Further, the shelf allows free adjustment of the angle of the platemember, and thus easily assembly of the plate member if necessary.

Further, the shelf can mount an auxiliary display apparatus such as adigital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) player which is very portable.

In addition, the shelf is provided with a mount member that is easilyattached and detached, so that it can receive a keyboard to increase theconvenience of a user and optimize the use of space.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a shelf for a displayapparatus in accordance with a first exemplary embodiment of the presentinvention, wherein the shelf is coupled to the display apparatus;

FIG. 2 is a side view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a rear view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 illustrates the structure of a paper holder provided to a shelffor a display apparatus in accordance with the first embodiment of thepresent invention; and

FIG. 5 illustrates the structure of a mirror provided to a shelf for adisplay apparatus in accordance with the first embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 6 is a side view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view illustrating a frame in accordance with thesecond embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 8 is a front view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with the second embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a front view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with a third exemplary embodiment of the present invention,wherein the shelf is coupled to the display apparatus;

FIG. 10 is a side view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with the third exemplary embodiment of the present invention,wherein the shelf is coupled to the display apparatus; and

FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a shelf for a displayapparatus in accordance with the third exemplary embodiment of thepresent invention, wherein the shelf is coupled to the displayapparatus;

FIG. 12 is a front view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with a fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention,wherein the shelf is coupled to the display apparatus; and

FIG. 13 is a side view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with the fourth exemplary embodiment of the presentinvention, wherein the shelf is coupled to the display apparatus;

FIG. 14 is a front view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with a fifth exemplary embodiment of the present invention,wherein the shelf is coupled to the display apparatus; and

FIG. 15 is a side view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with the fifth exemplary embodiment of the present invention,wherein the shelf is coupled to the display apparatus;

FIG. 16 is a perspective view illustrating a shelf for a displayapparatus in accordance with a sixth exemplary embodiment of the presentinvention, wherein the shelf is assembled to the display apparatus; and

FIG. 17 is a side view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with a sixth exemplary embodiment of the present invention,wherein the shelf is assembled to the display apparatus;

FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a shelf for adisplay apparatus in accordance with a seventh exemplary embodiment ofthe present invention, wherein the shelf is assembled to the displayapparatus;

FIG. 19 is a front view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with the seventh exemplary embodiment of the presentinvention, wherein the shelf is assembled to the display apparatus; and

FIG. 20 is a side view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with the seventh exemplary embodiment of the presentinvention, wherein the shelf is assembled to the display apparatus;

FIG. 21 is a perspective view illustrating a shelf for a displayapparatus in accordance with an eighth exemplary embodiment of thepresent invention;

FIG. 22 is a side view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with the eighth exemplary embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 23 is a front view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with the eighth exemplary embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 24 is a top plan view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatusin accordance with the eighth exemplary embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 25 is a sectional view illustrating a stand in a shelf for adisplay apparatus in accordance with the eighth exemplary embodiment ofthe present invention; and

FIG. 26 is an enlarged view illustrating an angle adjuster in a shelffor a display apparatus in accordance with the eighth exemplaryembodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 27 is a side view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with a ninth exemplary embodiment of the present invention;and

FIG. 28 is a front view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with the ninth exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, a shelf for a display apparatus according to an exemplaryembodiment of the present invention will be described in greater detailwith reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a shelf for a displayapparatus in accordance with a first exemplary embodiment of the presentinvention, wherein the shelf is assembled to the display apparatus. FIG.2 is a side view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention,wherein the shelf is assembled to the display apparatus. FIG. 3 is arear view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus in accordancewith the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention, whereinthe shelf is assembled to the display apparatus. Referring to FIGS. 1, 2and 3, the shelf for a display apparatus, according to a first exemplaryembodiment of the present invention, has a structure in which it isfixedly installed on the top of the display apparatus 2 and allowsnecessary articles to be put thereon.

A plate member 10 includes a base 11, a sidewall 12, and hooks 13. Theplate member 10 is made up of the base 11, having a predetermined area,and the sidewall 12 extending upwards along an edge of the base, therebyhaving a receiving space thereon.

A coupling panel 20 is a plate that has an “L” shape in cross section sothat it is able to be attached to the upper front of the displayapparatus 2 and simultaneously supported on the top of the displayapparatus 2. Further, the coupling panel 20 is provided with at leastone rear support 21 at a position corresponding to the upper rear of thedisplay apparatus 2 so as to correspond to the thickness of the upperportion of the display apparatus 2. Preferably, the coupling panel 20has a front packing 25, which is an elastic body, attached to the innersurface thereof, which is in close contact with the upper front of thedisplay apparatus 2.

The rear support 21 is parallel to the upper front of the displayapparatus 2, and is perpendicular to the top of the display apparatus 2.The rear support 21 is provided with at least one fixing member 22,which passes through the rear support 21.

The fixing member 22 has a rear packing 26 which is an elastic bodyattached to one end thereof, and is elastically fitted with a springbetween the rear support 21 and the rear packing 26. The rear packing 26attached to one end of the fixing member 22 is closely supported andfixed to the upper rear of the display apparatus 2 by the elastic forceof the spring.

A connector panel 23 is interposed between the base 11 and the couplingpanel 20, and has the shape of a plate having a predetermined area.Further, one end of the connector panel 23 is hinged to the front end ofthe coupling panel 20, and the top surface of the connector panel 23 isfixedly attached to the base 11. Thereby, the angle between the platemember 10 and the coupling panel 20 can be adjusted.

At this time, preferably, the front and rear ends of the connector panel23 are rounded, and the base 11 is provided with a pair of hooks 13 onthe bottom surface thereof. The hooks 13 have the same curvature asrespective rounded ends of the connector panel 23. Therefore, theconnector panel 23 can be elastically detached upwards.

A shelf support 40 is attached to the rear of the bottom surface of thebase 11 at one end thereof, and is coupled to the rear of the displayapparatus 2 at the other end thereof, so that it serves to withstand aload applied to the plate member 10.

Preferably, the shelf support 40 includes a connecting panel 41, asupporting panel 42, and a rear connecting panel 43. The connectingpanel 41 has the shape of a plate having a predetermined area, and isparallel to the base 11. The top surface of the connecting panel 41 isattached to the bottom surface of the base 11. At this time, preferably,the front and rear ends of the connecting panel 41 are rounded like theconnector panel 23, and the base 11 is also provided with a pair ofhooks 14 having the same curvature as the rounded ends of the connectingpanel 41 on the bottom surface thereof. Therefore, the connecting panel41 can be detachably coupled to the hooks 14.

The supporting panel 42 preferably includes an upper supporting panel 42a, one side of which is hinged to the connecting panel 41, and a lowersupporting panel 42 b that is slidably connected to the other side ofthe upper supporting panel 42 a so as to be able to adjust the lengththereof.

The rear connecting panel 43 is hinged to the lower supporting panel 42b at one end thereof, and is provided with at least one screw hole 44 atthe center thereof. Thereby, the rear connecting panel 43 is screwed tothe rear of the display apparatus 2.

All the regular liquid crystal display (LCD) monitors have the sameconnector screwed with a stand, because the connector is standardized.Thus, the shelf support 40 can stably support the plate member 10 bydetermining the size of the rear connecting panel 43 and the position ofthe screw hole 44 so that they correspond to the connector, unscrewingthe connector screw of the stand of the LCD monitor, overlaying the rearconnecting panel 43 on the stand, and screwing the connector screw intothe screw hole 44.

A cup container 60 is provided with a slot having the same shape as thesidewall 12 at the bottom thereof so that it is able to be fitted withthe sidewall 12. The cup container 60 can be detachably fitted with thesidewall 12 using the slot thereof at any place, so that it can be morestably used.

FIG. 4 illustrates the structure of a paper holder provided to a shelffor a display apparatus in accordance with the first embodiment of thepresent invention, and FIG. 5 illustrates the structure of a mirrorprovided to a shelf for a display apparatus in accordance with the firstembodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, part of the sidewall 12 (see FIG. 2) of theplate member 10 is provided with an opening. A paper holder 50 movesinto and out of the opening. Preferably, the paper holder 50 includes aholder bar 51 and a holder damper 52.

The plate member 10 is provided with a predetermined receiving space onone side thereof and an opening at the front of the receiving space. Asliding main body 31 is formed so as to be slidable through the opening.The sliding main body 31 has a spherical hinge 31 a coupled at one sideof the front thereof, and a detachable ring 31 b attached at the otherside of the front thereof.

The sliding main body 31 is connected with a mirror 32, which isreceived in the plate member 10 and is pulled forwards by a user when itis used. At this time, the mirror 32 coupled by the spherical hinge 31 acan be freely adjusted to any angle by moving it up, down, left andright.

FIG. 6 is a side view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 isa top plan view illustrating a frame in accordance with the secondembodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a front view illustratinga shelf for a display apparatus in accordance with the second embodimentof the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 6, 7 and 8, the shelf for a display apparatusaccording to a second embodiment of the present invention generallyincludes a plate member 10, a frame 70, and a connector panel 24.

The plate member 10 has the same structure as that of the firstembodiment.

The frame 70 is formed of a pair of wires, which are parallel to eachother in the same plane for a predetermined length so that the frame isable to withstand the load of the plate member 10. The frame 70 isprovided with a length adjustor 71 at the center thereof so that thetotal length thereof can be adjusted to be suitable for the width of thetop of the display apparatus 2.

The length adjustor 71 has a structure in which the wire is screwed intoa cylindrical connector. To this end, the wire is cut into two parts,each of which has a male thread at one end thereof, and the cylindricalconnector has female threads corresponding to the male threads atopposite ends thereof. Thus, when the cylindrical connector is turned inone direction, the interval between the cut wires is decreased. Incontrast, when the cylindrical connector is turned in the otherdirection, the interval between the cut wires is increased. In this way,the length of the frame can be adjusted.

The frame 70 is provided with side supports 75 at opposite ends thereof.The side supports 75 are formed of elastic bodies, and are in closecontact with the opposite upper sides of the display apparatus 2.

Further, the frame 70 is provided with angle adjustors 72 near the sidesupports 75 so as to adjust the angle between each side support 75 andeach upper side of the display apparatus 2.

Further, the frame 70 is provided with height adjustors 74 at the rearthereof so as to support the load of the plate member 10. Preferably,the height adjustors 74 are vertically screwed onto the frame 70, sothat they adjust the height of the plate member 10 when rotated.

In addition, the frame 70 is provided with upper coupling hinges 73 atcertain positions of the front thereof. The upper coupling hinges 73 areconnected with a connector panel 24, which will be described below.

The connector panel 24 has the same structure as the connector panel 23of the first embodiment. However, unlike the connector panel 23 hingedto the coupling panel 20 in the first embodiment, the connector panel 24of the second embodiment is coupled to the upper coupling hinges 73 andperforms the same function as the connector panel 23.

Further, like the shelf for a display apparatus according to the firstembodiment of the present invention, in the shelf for a displayapparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention,the connector panel 24 is rounded at opposite ends thereof, and the base11 of the plate member 10 (see FIG. 2) is provided with hooks 13 thatcorrespond to the opposite ends of the connector panel 24 at the bottomthereof, and are thus detachably coupled to the connector panel 24.Further, the paper holder 50 is coupled to the plate member 10 so thatit moves in and out, and the sliding main body 31 and the mirror 32 areattached to the plate member 10.

FIG. 9 is a front view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with a third exemplary embodiment of the present invention,wherein the shelf is coupled to the display apparatus. FIG. 10 is a sideview illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus in accordance with thethird exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the shelfis coupled to the display apparatus. FIG. 11 is a perspective viewillustrating a shelf for a display apparatus in accordance with thethird exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the shelfis coupled to the display apparatus.

Referring to FIGS. 9, 10 and 11, the shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with a third exemplary embodiment, which is installed on thedisplay apparatus 2 and receives necessary articles, includes a firstplate member 110, a pair of first supporting frames 120, and a firstcoupling member 130.

The first plate member 110 has the shape of a plate having apredetermined area, and is constructed to allow necessary articles to beplaced on the top thereof and to allow one side of the bottom thereof tobe supported on the top of the display apparatus 2.

Further, the first plate member 110 is provided with two pairs of guidebrackets 112, each pair of which protrudes downwards from the bottomthereof and runs from the front to the rear thereof.

Thus, each pair of guide brackets 112 is engaged with a guide rail 124,which will be described below, so that the first plate member 110 canslide backwards and forwards on the top of the display apparatus 2.

The first supporting frames 120 function to support the load of thefirst plate member 110 such that the first plate member 110 is firmlysupported on the display apparatus 2, and each includes a first uppersupport 121, a first lower support 122, the guide rail 124, a rail clamp125, and a first hinge 128.

The first upper support 121 has the shape of a bar having apredetermined length, and has an upper end located below the bottom ofthe first plate member 110 so that it firmly supports the load of thefirst plate member 10.

The first lower support 122 has the shape of a bar having apredetermined length, and is coupled to the lower end of the first uppersupport 121 at the upper end thereof. At this time, the first uppersupport 121 is pivotably hinged with the first lower support 122 bymeans of the first hinge 128. When the first plate member 110, locatedabove the upper end of the first upper support 121, is intended to beinclined at a pre-determined angle, the angle of the first plate member110 is adjusted by the first hinge 128.

The guide rail 124 functions to allow the first plate member 110 toslide, and is formed at the upper end of the first upper support 121 soas to correspond to each pair of guide brackets 112.

Thus, the guide rail 124 is inserted into the guide brackets 112 of thefirst plate member 110, and thereby the first plate member 110 slidesbackwards and forwards on the top of the display apparatus 2.

In this manner, because the first plate member 110 slides backwards andforwards by means of the guide rail 124 and the guide brackets 112, theuser can easily move the first plate member 110 when intending to movethe first plate member 110 backwards and forwards an arbitrary amount.

Meanwhile, the guide rail 124 is provided with a female threaded hole124 a in a direction perpendicular to the bottom of the first platemember 110 such that the rail clamp 125, which will be described below,is screwed into the female thread hole 124 a.

The rail clamp 125 serves to prevent the guide rail 124 inserted intothe guide brackets 112 from arbitrarily sliding along the guide brackets112. To this end, the rail clamp 125 has the shape of a boltcorresponding to the female threaded hole 124 a, and is pivotablycoupled to the upper end of the first upper support 121.

When the rail clamp 125 is screwed into the female threaded hole 124 aof the guide rail 124, and then is turned in one direction, the railclamp 125 protrudes from the female threaded hole 124 a of the guiderail 124. Thereby, the rail clamp 125 presses the bottom of the firstplate member 110. At this time, the rail clamp 125 separates the guiderail 124 from the bottom of the first plate member 110, andsimultaneously brings the guide rail 124 into close contact with theguide brackets 112. Therefore, the guide rail 124 is prevented fromarbitrarily sliding along the guide brackets 12 of the first platemember 110.

The first coupling member 130 functions to couple the first supportingframes 120 to the display apparatus 2 such that the first plate member110 is fixed to the top of the display apparatus 2, and includes a firstsupport 131, a second support 132, first and second connectors 133, aninterval adjustor 136, and first and second contact fixtures 139.

The first support 131 and the second support 132 are disposed on therear of the display apparatus 2. Each of the first and second supports131 and 132 is bent at both ends thereof so as to press the side of thedisplay apparatus 2.

More specifically, each of the first and second supports 131 and 132 hasa long “D” shape having a predetermined overall length, and is bent at aright angle at both ends so that it presses the side of the displayapparatus 2.

The first support 131 and the second support 132 are located underrespective first lower supports 122 of the pair of first supportingframes 120. At this time, a turnaround part of the first support 131 isopposite that of the second support 132 on the rear of the displayapparatus 2.

The first and second connectors 133 function to allow the first support131 and the second support 132 to be connected with the first lowersupports 122 of the first supporting frames 120. Each of the first andsecond connectors 133 has a cylindrical shape, and is inserted into oneend of each of the first and second supports 131 and 132. The lower endof each of the first lower supports 122 is inserted into an insert hole(not shown) that is drilled into the outer surface of each of the firstand second connectors 133.

Each of the first and second connectors 133 is provided with a fixinghole (not shown) at a position spaced apart from the insertion hole by apredetermined interval such that the first and second connectors 133inserted into the first and second supports 131 and 132 are fixed, and abolt 135 corresponding to the fixing hole is screwed into the fixinghole. As a result, the first and second connectors 133 are firmly fixedto the first and second supports 131 and 132.

The interval adjustor 136 functions to connect the first support 131 andthe second support 132 with each other so as to adjust the intervalbetween the first support 131 and the second support 132, and includes apair of coupling frames 137 and an interval adjusting sleeve 138.

Each coupling frame 137 has the shape of a bar having a predeterminedlength. Each coupling frame 137 has one end coupled rotatably to theturnaround part of each of the first and second supports 131 and 132,which are opposite each other on the rear of the display apparatus 2.

The other ends of the coupling frames 137 have male threads (not shown)so that they correspond to female thread holes 138 a, which will bedescribed below, and are formed at opposite ends of the intervaladjusting sleeve 138.

The interval adjusting sleeve 138 functions to flexibly adjust theinterval between the first support 131 and the second support 132 tocorrespond with display apparatuses 2 having various shapes and sizes,has a cylindrical shape, and is interposed between the other ends of thecoupling frames 137.

The interval adjusting sleeve 138 is formed, at opposite ends thereof,with female thread holes 138 a corresponding to the male threads of theother ends of the coupling frames 137, so that the other ends of thecoupling frames 137 are screwed into the female thread holes 138 a ofthe interval adjusting sleeve 138.

When any one of the coupling frames 137 is turned in one direction or inthe other direction, the interval adjusting sleeve 138 screwed into thecoupling frame 137 moves left or right to adjust the interval betweenthe first support 131 and the second support 132. As a result, theinterval adjusting sleeve 138 can flexibly cope with display apparatuses2 having various shapes and sizes.

The first and second contact fixtures 139 function to fix the firstsupport 131 and the second support 132 such that the first support 131and the second support 132 are located on the rear of the displayapparatus 2, and have the shape of a plate having a predetermined size.

Each of the first and second contact fixtures 139 is provided with apair of fixing recesses 139 a at one side thereof, such that theopposite ends of each of the first support 131 and the second support132 are inserted and fixed. The other sides of the first and secondcontact fixtures 139 are fixedly held to the opposite sides of thedisplay apparatus 2.

Because the opposite ends of each of the first support 131 and thesecond support 132 are inserted into and fixed to the fixing recesses139 a, the first plate member 110 is firmly supported to the firstsupporting frames 120, which are coupled with the first support 131 andthe second support 132 by means of the first and second connectors 133.

As described above, the shelf for a display apparatus in accordance withthe third embodiment of the present invention can receive the necessaryarticles on the top of the display apparatus 2, which is thin, using thefirst plate member 110, and can stably install the first plate member110 to display apparatuses 2 having various shapes and sizes using thefirst coupling member 130.

FIG. 12 is a front view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with a fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention,wherein the shelf is coupled to the display apparatus. FIG. 13 is a sideview illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus in accordance with thefourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the shelfis coupled to the display apparatus.

Referring to FIGS. 12 and 13, the shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with a fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention,which is installed on the top of the display apparatus 2, such as an LCDor PDP, and receives necessary articles, has the same construction asthat of the third embodiment, except that a receiving recess 140 isadditionally provided on the rear of the display apparatus 2 of thethird embodiment, and that the first coupling member 130 having thefirst support 131 (shown in FIG. 9), the second support 132 (shown inFIG. 9), the first and second connectors 133 (shown in FIG. 9), theinterval adjustor 136 (shown in FIG. 9), and the first and secondcontact fixtures 139 (shown in FIG. 9) in the third embodiment includesa shaft 142.

In other words, the display apparatus 2 according to the fourthembodiment of the present invention is provided with the receivingrecess 140 on the rear thereof.

The receiving recess 140 is recessed inwards from the middle portion ofthe rear of the display apparatus 2. Preferably, the number of receivingrecesses 140 is at least two, so as to correspond to display apparatuses2 having various shapes and sizes.

The shelf for a display apparatus according to the fourth embodiment ofthe present invention includes a first plate member 110, a pair of firstsupporting frames 120, and a first coupling member 130.

The first plate member 110 and the first supporting frames 120 have thesame construction as those of the third embodiment, and so a detaileddescription thereof will be omitted.

The first coupling member 130 functions to fix the first plate member110 to the display apparatus 2, and includes the shaft 142, so as tocouple the first supporting frames 120 supporting the first plate member110 to the display apparatus 2.

The shaft 142 functions to couple the first supporting frames 120 intothe receiving recess 140, and thus is formed to correspond to thereceiving recess 140.

One end of the shaft 142 is located at the lower end of either one ofthe first supporting frames 120, and the other end of the shaft 142 islocated at the lower end of the other of the first supporting frames120. Thereby, the pair of first supporting frames 120 is fixedlysupported to the shaft 142.

The shaft 142 is inserted into and fixed to the receiving recess 140,and the first supporting frames 120 are coupled to the opposite ends ofthe shaft 142, so that the first plate member 110 is firmly supported tothe first supporting frames 120 coupled with the shaft 142.

Further, because two or more receiving recesses 140 can be provided soas to correspond to display apparatuses 2 having various shapes andsizes, they can flexibly cope with the display apparatuses 2 havingvarious shapes and sizes.

As described above, the shelf for a display apparatus in accordance withthe fourth embodiment of the present invention can receive the necessaryarticles on the top of a display apparatus 2 which is thin using thefirst plate member 110, and can stably install the first plate member110 to display apparatuses 2 having various shapes and sizes using thefirst coupling member 130.

FIG. 14 is a front view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with a fifth exemplary embodiment of the present invention,wherein the shelf is coupled to the display apparatus. FIG. 15 is a sideview illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus in accordance with thefifth exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the shelfis coupled to the display apparatus.

Referring to FIGS. 14 and 15, the shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with a fifth exemplary embodiment of the present invention,which is installed on the top of the display apparatus 2, such as an LCDor a PDP, and receives necessary articles, includes a second platemember 150, a pair of second supporting frames 160, and a secondcoupling member 170.

The second plate member 150 has the shape of a plate having apredetermined area, and is constructed so that necessary articles can beplaced on the top thereof and so that it is located at the rear upperend of the display apparatus 2 at one side thereof.

The second supporting frames 160 function to support the load of thesecond plate member 150 such that the second plate member 150 is firmlysupported on the rear upper end of the display apparatus 2, and arelocated on one side of the bottom of the second plate member 150.

The second coupling member 170 is located on the rear of the displayapparatus 2, is coupled with the second supporting frames 160 supportingthe load of the second plate member 150, and includes a third supportcoupler 172, a frame connector 178, and a second hinge 180.

The third support coupler 172 includes a support part 174, hook parts175, and positioning parts 176. First, the support part 174 has theshape of a rectangular bar corresponding to the transverse length of thedisplay apparatus 2, is located on the rear of the display apparatus 2,is bent at opposite ends thereof, and is in close contact with oppositesides of the display apparatus 2.

The hook parts 175 protrude from the opposite ends of the support part174, and are in close contact with the front of the display apparatus 2.When the support part 174 is located on the rear of the displayapparatus 2, the hook parts 175, which are in close contact with thefront of the display apparatus 2, serve to prevent the support part 174from being separated from the rear of the display apparatus 2.

When the opposite ends of the support part 174 are located at theopposite sides of the display apparatus 2, or when the hook parts 175are located at the front of the display apparatus 2, the positioningparts 176 are mounted on the support part 174 or the hook parts 175 at aposition(s) corresponding either to the opposite sides of the displayapparatus 2 or to the front of the display apparatus 2, and thus serveto prevent the support part 174 or the hook parts 175 from sliding onthe display apparatus 2. Therefore, the positioning parts 176 are formedof a rubber material having strong frictional force.

In this manner, the third support coupler 172 can be fixed on the rearof the display apparatus 2 by means of the support part 174, the hookparts 175, and the positioning parts 176. Preferably, when the supportpart 174 of the third support coupler 172 is located on the rear of thedisplay apparatus 2, the support part 174 is formed of an elasticmaterial that is bent at a predetermined angle so that it is not hookedby the hook parts 175.

The frame connector 178 protrudes from the support part 174 of the thirdsupport coupler 172 at a position corresponding to the second supportingframes 160, and has an upper end hinged with the second supportingframes 160 by means of the second hinge 180, which will be describedbelow.

The second hinge 180 functions to hinge the second supporting frames 160with the frame connector 178 such that the frame connector 178 can bepivoted relative to the second supporting frames 160. When the secondplate member 150 is inclined at a pre-determined angle, the secondsupporting frames 160 located on one side of the bottom of the secondplate member 150 are pivoted at a predetermined angle by means of thesecond hinge 180, so that the angle of the second plate member 150 canbe adjusted.

The second coupling member 170 constructed in this way is fixedlylocated on the rear of the display apparatus 2 by means of the thirdsupport coupler 172. The second supporting frames 160 are coupled to theframe connector 178, so that the second supporting frames 160 can firmlysupport the load of the second plate member 150.

As described above, the shelf for a display apparatus in accordance withthe fifth embodiment of the present invention can receive the necessaryarticles on the top of a display apparatus 2 which is thin using thesecond plate member 150, and can stably install the second plate member150 to display apparatuses 2 using the second coupling member 170.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view illustrating a shelf for a displayapparatus in accordance with a sixth exemplary embodiment of the presentinvention, wherein the shelf is assembled to the display apparatus. FIG.17 is a side view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with the sixth exemplary embodiment of the present invention,wherein the shelf is assembled to the display apparatus.

Referring to FIGS. 16 and 17, the shelf for a display apparatus,according to a sixth exemplary embodiment of the present invention,includes a plate member 210 that is installed on the top of a thindisplay apparatus 2 and allows necessary articles to be placed thereon,and a pair of connecting members 220.

The plate member 210 has a rectangular shape having a predeterminedarea, is adapted to allow necessary articles to be placed thereon, andhas one side located at a rear upper end of the display apparatus 2.

As the articles placed on the plate member 210, any article which theuser wants to put there will do. In particular, when at least two typesof screens are simultaneously required, as in the case of simultaneouslydoing computer work and watching broadcasting, an auxiliary displayapparatus 205 such as a digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) player ora display device is mounted on the top of the plate member 210. In orderto prevent the auxiliary display apparatus 205 from being separated fromthe plate member 210, the plate member 210 is provided with screw holes212. Fastening screws (not shown) are screwed onto the auxiliary displayapparatus 205 through the screw holes 212. Thereby, the auxiliarydisplay apparatus 205 can be firmly fixed to the plate member 210.

The auxiliary display apparatus 205 is provided with a connector 206connected with the main body of a computer (not shown). The connector206 is connected to the main body, and thus it can be adapted totransfer power or image information from the main body to the auxiliarydisplay apparatus 205. In other words, the connector 206 provided to theauxiliary display apparatus 205 can be adapted to provide connection andcommunication with various buses, such as a peripheral componentinterconnect (PCI) bus installed in the main body of the computer.Further, the connector 206 can be connected with a power jack installedin the main body of the computer, and can thereby be supplied with thepower from the main body.

For example, in the case in which several monitors are required, as in astock business, a user such as a stockbroker can make use of severalmonitors through a single computer by connecting the connector 206provided to the auxiliary display apparatus 205 to the main body of thecomputer, and by transferring the image information from the main bodyof the computer to the auxiliary display apparatus 205 through theconnector 206.

The plate member 210 is provided with a mounting hole 214 on one side ofthe top thereof. Thus, a versatile hanger 207 or a receiving box (notshown), capable of fixing a document, etc. is mounted through themounting hole 214.

Each connecting member 220 functions to allow the plate member 210 to befixed on the rear upper side of the display apparatus 2, and includes aconnecting knob 222, a knob recess 224, and a first hinge pin 226.

The connecting knob 222 protrudes from the front end of the plate member210 in the direction opposite the rear of the display apparatus 2. Theknob recess 224 is formed at the rear upper side of the displayapparatus 2 at a position corresponding to the connecting knob 222 suchthat the connecting knob 222 is inserted thereinto.

The connecting knob 222 is hinged to the knob recess 224 through thefirst hinge pin 226, so that the plate member 210 does not deviate fromthe display apparatus 2. Further, the angle of the plate member 210 canbe freely adjusted.

Meanwhile, in the sixth embodiment of the present invention, the platemember 210 is provided with the connecting knob 222, and the displayapparatus 2 is provided with the knob recess 224. It will be apparentthat the present invention is not limited to this construction.Alternatively, the display apparatus 2 may be provided with theconnecting knob 222, and the plate member 210 may be provided with theknob recess 224, so that the connecting knob 222 can be hinged to theknob recess 224.

In this manner, the shelf for a display apparatus in accordance with thesixth embodiment of the present invention can support the placement ofnecessary articles on the top of the display apparatus 2 when the platemember 210 is installed on the top of the display apparatus 2, and theangle of the plate member 210 can be freely adjusted by means of thefirst hinge pin 226 of the connecting member 220.

Further, an auxiliary display apparatus 205, such as a highly portableDMB player, can be firmly fixed to the plate member 210.

FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a shelf for adisplay apparatus in accordance with a seventh exemplary embodiment ofthe present invention, wherein the shelf is assembled to the displayapparatus. FIG. 19 is a front view illustrating a shelf for a displayapparatus in accordance with the seventh exemplary embodiment of thepresent invention, wherein the shelf is assembled to the displayapparatus. FIG. 20 is a side view illustrating a shelf for a displayapparatus in accordance with the seventh exemplary embodiment of thepresent invention, wherein the shelf is assembled to the displayapparatus.

Referring to FIGS. 18, 19 and 20, the shelf for a display apparatusaccording to a seventh exemplary embodiment of the present inventionincludes a plate member 210 that is installed on the top of a thindisplay apparatus 2 and allows necessary articles to be placed thereon,and has the same construction as that of the sixth embodiment, exceptthat a pair of connecting members 230 is structurally different from theconnecting members 220 of the sixth embodiment.

Each connecting member 230 of the seventh embodiment includes a firstrecess 232, a second recess 234, a connector 236, a second hinge pin237, a third hinge pin 238, and friction elements 239.

The first recess 232 is recessed from the front end of the plate member210, and the second recess 234 is recessed from the rear upper side ofthe display apparatus 2 at a position corresponding to the first recess232. The front end of the plate member 210 is located at the rear upperside of the display apparatus 2, so that the first recess 232 isopposite the second recess 234.

The connector 236 is inserted into the first recess 232 at one endthereof and into the second recess 234 at the other end thereof.

The second hinge pin 237 passes through the first recess 232 and one endof the connector 236, so that the first recess 232 is hinged with oneend of the connector 236. The third hinge pin 238 passes through thesecond recess 234 and the other end of the connector 236, so that thesecond recess 234 is hinged with the other end of the connector 236.Thereby, the plate member 210 does not deviate from the displayapparatus 2, and the angle of the plate member 210 can be freelyadjusted.

The friction elements 239 are mounted between the first recess 232 andone end of the connector 236 and between the second recess 234 and theother end of the connector 236 in order to maintain the angle of theplate member 210 when the angle of the plate member 210 is adjusted bythe second hinge pin 237 and the third hinge pin 238. The frictionelements 239 prevent the connector 236 from sliding in the first recess232 and the second recess 234, and are preferably formed of a rubbermaterial having high contact capability and frictional force.

In this manner, after the angle of the plate member 210 is adjustedusing the friction elements 239, the adjusted angle of the plate member210 can be maintained unchanged. In order to more firmly maintain theadjusted angle of the plate member 210, a clamp (not shown) can beadditionally provided on one side of each of the second and third hingepins 237 and 238.

In order to prevent the plate member 210 from pivoting about the secondhinge pin 237 and/or the third hinge pin 238, the clamp (not shown) isfitted around the second hinge pin 237 and/or the third hinge pin 238,thereby clamping the connector 236 to fix the plate member 210. Thisconstruction is well known, and so a detailed description thereof willbe omitted.

FIG. 21 is a perspective view illustrating a shelf for a displayapparatus in accordance with an eighth exemplary embodiment of thepresent invention. FIG. 22 is a side view illustrating a shelf for adisplay apparatus in accordance with the eighth exemplary embodiment ofthe present invention. FIG. 23 is a front view illustrating a shelf fora display apparatus in accordance with the eighth exemplary embodimentof the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 21, 22 and 23, the shelf for a display apparatus,according to an eighth exemplary embodiment of the present invention,includes a rotating base 310, a stand 320, a plate member 330, a mountmember 340, and an angle adjuster 350.

The rotating base 310 can support an LCD monitor or a laptop computer,is formed so as to be able to rotate at an angle of 360 degrees relativeto the ground, and includes a rotating plate 312, a hinge coupler 314,and a stopper 316.

The rotating plate 312 is formed so as to be able to rotate at an angleof 360 degrees after the LCD monitor or the laptop computer is placedthereon.

The hinge coupler 314 is formed on one side of the rotating plate 312,and is connected with the stand 320, which will be described below.

The stopper 316 is installed in a recess 316 a formed on the front ofthe rotating plate 312, and is pivotably hinged to the recess 316 a.

When the stopper 316 is set at an angle of 90 degrees, the stopper 316has a level higher than that of the top of the rotating plate 312. Incontrast, when the stopper 316 is returned to its original position, thestopper 316 has the same level as the top of the rotating plate 312.

More specifically, when the laptop computer is used after the stopper316 is set at a predetermined angle, the stopper 316 serves not only tosupport the front lower portion of the laptop computer but also to fixthe laptop computer so that it does not deviate from the rotating plate312.

The stand 320 is formed upwards on one side of the rotating base 310such that the height thereof can be adjusted, and includes a first stand321 hinged to the hinge coupler 314 of the rotating base 310 using ahinge 315, a second stand 323 fitted into the first stand 321 so as tobe able to adjust the height in a vertical direction, and a fixing screw326 connecting the first stand 321 and the second stand 323.

The plate member 330 has the shape of a plate having a predeterminedarea, allows articles to be placed thereon, is provided with a hingecoupler 332 on one side thereof, and is pivotably hinged with an upperend of the second stand 323 by means of a hinge 335.

The mount member 340 is mounted to a lower portion of the rotating base310 so as to be able to receive a keyboard A, is easily detached, andincludes a supporting plate 342, legs 344, and a receiving space (notshown).

The supporting plate 342 is connected to the lower portion of therotating base 310, and is provided therein with rails 342 a such thatthe legs 344 are slidably connected at the outer circumference of thesupporting plate 342.

Further, the outer circumference of the supporting plate 342 is formedwith a drawer mount (not shown) so that it is able to function as adrawer.

The legs 344 are formed to make the supporting plate 342 stand, and eachhave a predetermined height so that they slide out of the supportingplate 342 in opposite directions to receive the keyboard A. The legs 344are provided with guides 344 a corresponding to the rails 342 a of thesupporting plate 342, so that the interval between the legs 344 isadjusted as the legs 344 move along the rails 342 a.

The receiving space (not shown) is an inner space formed between thesupporting plate 342 and the legs 344, and has a size appropriate forreceiving the keyboard A.

More specifically, when the guides 344 a of the legs 344 slide outsidealong the rails 342 a formed in the supporting plate 342, and thus theinterval between the legs 344 is increased, the receiving space (notshown) capable of receiving the keyboard A is formed to thereby receivethe keyboard A.

The angle adjuster 350 is installed to the stand 320 at a predeterminedposition. When the laptop computer is set at a predetermined angle, theangle adjuster 350 can support the bottom or rear of the laptopcomputer, and can be adjusted to a pre-determined angle by a user.

The angle adjuster 350 will be described in greater detail withreference to FIG. 26.

FIG. 24 is a top plan view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatusin accordance with an eighth exemplary embodiment of the presentinvention.

Referring to FIG. 24, as one of the features of the present invention,the plate member 330 is illustrated. The plate member 330 is providedwith dissipation slots 334 in order to dissipate outside heat orelectromagnetic waves emitted from the LCD monitor or the laptopcomputer. Further, the plate member 330 is fitted with an aniongenerator (not shown), which helps to clear the head of the user andprevent the user from feeling fatigue, at a specific position thereof,when the user has a headache or feels exhausted after using the computerfor a long time. Further, the plate member 330 is provided on one sidethereof with a paper holder (not shown) enabling the user to write amemo or a mirror (not shown) enabling the user to look at his/her ownface.

FIG. 25 is a sectional view illustrating a stand in a shelf for adisplay apparatus in accordance with the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 25, the stand 320 in a shelf for a display apparatusin accordance with an eighth exemplary embodiment of the presentinvention includes a first stand 321, a second stand 323, and a fixingscrew 326.

The first stand 321 has a lower end located at the hinge coupler 314 ofthe rotating base 310, and thus is pivotably hinged by the hinge 315.Further, the first stand 321 is hollow, and has a female thread 322 atone side thereof.

The second stand 323 moves up and down so as to allow the height to beadjusted by being fit into the first stand 321. Further, the secondstand 323 is hollow, and is formed with a plurality of fitting holes 324at regular intervals at one side thereof.

The fixing screw 326 has a male thread 327 so that it can engage withthe female thread 322 of the first stand 321, and is formed with afitting knob 328 at a leading end thereof so as to be inserted into oneof the fitting hole 324 of the second stand 323. Thus, when engaged, thefixing screw 326 is fitted into one of the fitting holes 324 of thesecond stand 323 via the female thread 322 of the first stand 321, sothat the first stand 321 is connected with the second stand 323.

Further, when the fixing screw 326 is unscrewed and fitted into anotherfitting hole 324 of the second stand 323, the total height of the stand320 can be adjusted.

FIG. 26 is an enlarged view illustrating an angle adjuster in a shelffor a display apparatus in accordance with the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 26, the angle adjuster 350 in a shelf for a displayapparatus in accordance with the present invention includes a fixingmember 352, a pivoting member 354, a connecting shaft 356, a fasteningnut 357, and a support 358.

The fixing member 352 protrudes from one side of the first stand 321,and is provided with first corrugations 352 a on opposite sides thereof.

The pivoting member 354 is provided with second corrugations 354 a so asto correspond to the fixing member 352, so that the second corrugations354 a thereof engage with the first corrugations 352 a of the fixingmember 352.

Further, the second corrugations 354 a of the pivoting member 354 arecharacterized in that they are formed in a sine waveform shape such thatthey can be pivoted in engagement with the first corrugations 352 a ofthe fixing member 352.

The connecting shaft 356 connects the fixing member 352 with thepivoting member 354, and is screwed at one end thereof by means of thefastening nut 357. When the fastening nut 357 is screwed, the firstcorrugations 352 a of the fixing member 352 are engaged with the secondcorrugations 354 a of the pivoting member 354, so that the engagementforce between them is increased. In contrast, when the fastening nut 357is unscrewed, the engagement force between the first corrugations 352 aof the fixing member 352 and the second corrugations 354 a of thepivoting member 354 is gradually decreased, so that the pivoting member354 can be pivoted relative to the fixing member 352.

The support 358 is integrally formed with the pivoting member 354. Whenthe user uses a laptop computer inclined at a predetermined angle, thesupport 358 supports the bottom of the inclined laptop computer.

The support 358 is preferably formed of a material having elastic forceso as to be flexible after being connected to opposite sides of thepivoting member 354.

In this manner, the angle adjuster 350 is constructed such that, whenthe fastening nut 357 is screwed, the fixing member 352 is firmlyconnected with the pivoting member 354 by means of the clamping force,and thus the support 358 can withstand the weight of the laptopcomputer, and such that, when the fastening nut 357 is unscrewed, theclamping force between the fixing member 352 and the pivoting member 354is weakened, and the gap between the fixing member 352 and the pivotingmember 354 is increased, so that the pivoting member 354 can be pivotedrelative to the fixing member 352.

Further, when used for a long time, the laptop computer emits a lot ofheat. For this reason, the support 358 of the angle adjuster 350 isfitted with a cooler (not shown) serving to dissipate the heat.

FIG. 27 is a side view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with a ninth exemplary embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 28 is a front view illustrating a shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with the ninth exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 27 and 28, the shelf for a display apparatus inaccordance with a ninth exemplary embodiment of the present inventionincludes a stand 360 having a guide shaft 362 such that the stand 360can be fixed to a rotating base 310 at a lower end thereof and can slidetogether with a plate member 370 at the upper end thereof. However, thestand 320 of the eighth embodiment is fixed to the rotating base 310 atthe lower end thereof and is hinged with the plate member 370 at theupper end thereof. The shelf of the ninth embodiment has the sameconstruction as that of the eighth embodiment, except for the platemember 370, having a coupler 372 coupled with the guide shaft 362 of thestand 360 so as to slide backwards and forwards, compared to the hingedplate member 330 in the eighth embodiment.

In other words, the shelf of the ninth embodiment of the presentinvention has the same construction as that of the eighth embodiment,concerning the rotating base 310 formed to be rotatable, the mountmember 340 coupled detachably with the rotating base 310, and the angleadjuster 350 formed on one side of the stand 320. However, the shelf ofthe ninth embodiment is different from that of the eighth embodiment inthat the stand 360 has the guide shaft 362 connected to an upper portionof the rotating base 310, and that the plate member 370 has the coupler372 that is connected with the guide shaft 362 of the stand 360 and thenslides backwards and forwards.

The stand 360 is fixed to the upper portion of the rotating base 310 ata lower end thereof, and is provided with the guide shaft 362 formedhorizontally at an upper end thereof.

Further, the stand 360 includes a first stand 321, a second stand 323,and a fixing screw 326 so as to be able to adjust the height thereof, asin the stand 320 of the eighth embodiment. Preferably, the lower end ofthe first stand 321 is fixed to the upper portion of the rotating base310, and the guide shaft 362 is provided to an upper end of the secondstand 323.

The plate member 370 is provided with the coupler 372 at a lower portionthereof such that the guide shaft 362 of the stand 360 is mounted to thecoupler 372. The plate member 370 slides backwards and forwards alongthe guide shaft 362 of the stand 360, so that the position of the platemember 370 can be changed.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

The shelf for a display apparatus in accordance with the presentinvention is provided with a plate member above the display apparatus,which is thin, thereby allowing necessary articles to be placed on thetop of the plate member.

1. A shelf for a display apparatus, which allows necessary articles tobe placed on a top of the display apparatus, such as a liquid crystaldisplay (LCD) or a plasma display panel (PDP), the shelf comprising: aplate member having a base, and a receiving space on a top thereof; acoupling panel attached below the plate member, attached and supportedto an upper front and a top of the display apparatus, and including atleast one rear support at a position corresponding to an upper rear ofthe display apparatus; and a fixing member passing through and coupledto the rear support, and fixedly supporting the display apparatus. 2.The shelf as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a shelf supportcoupled to a rear of a bottom surface of the base at one end thereof anda rear of the display apparatus at the other end thereof so as towithstand a load applied to the plate member.
 3. The shelf as set forthin claim 2, wherein the shelf support further includes: a connectingpanel attached in a shape of a plate parallel to the base; a supportingpanel having an upper supporting panel, one side of which is hinged tothe connector panel, and a lower supporting panel that is slidablyconnected to the other side of the upper supporting panel; and a rearconnecting panel hinged to the lower supporting panel at one endthereof, provided with at least one screw hole in a center thereof, andfixed to the rear of the display apparatus.
 4. The shelf as set forth inclaim 1, further comprising a connector panel that is formed in a shapeof a plate located between the base and the coupling panel, is hinged toone side of a top of the coupling panel at one end thereof, and isattached to the base on a top thereof so as to adjust an angle betweenthe plate member and the coupling panel.
 5. The shelf as set forth inclaim 1, further comprising a frame, formed of a pair of wires, whichare parallel to each other in the same plane for a predetermined lengthso as to withstand a load of the plate member, and provided with alength adjuster adjusting an entire length thereof at a center thereof,side supports attached downwards at opposite ends thereof to be in closecontact with opposite upper sides of the display apparatus, angleadjustors near the side supports so as to adjust an angle between eachside support and each upper side of the display apparatus, heightadjustors at the rear thereof so as to support a load of the platemember, and upper coupling hinges formed upwards; and a connector panelformed in a shape of a plate attached to a bottom of the base, coupledto the upper coupling hinges at one end thereof, and adjusting an anglebetween the plate member and the frame.
 6. The shelf as set forth inclaim 5, wherein the connector panel is rounded at opposite endsthereof, and further comprises hooks that are rounded to correspond tothe opposite ends of the connector panel, and are provided left andright relative to a bottom of the base so as to be detachably coupled tothe connector panel up and down.
 7. The shelf as set forth in claim 1,further comprising: a sliding main body located in the receiving spaceformed on one side of the plate member, and formed to slide through anopening formed in one side of a front sidewall; and any one selectedfrom among: a mirror that is held by the spherical hinge on one sidethereof, is held by a detachable ring on another side thereof, and isattached to a front of the main body; a paper holder that is connectedto move into and out of an opening formed in any one of sidewalls; and acup container that is provided with a slot having the same shape as thesidewall at a bottom thereof so as to be fitted with the sidewall. 8.The shelf as set forth in claim 1, further comprising: a first platemember formed in a shape of a plate so as to allow the necessaryarticles to be placed thereon, and having one side of a bottom thereoflocated at the top of the display apparatus having a base; firstsupporting frames located at the bottom of the first plate member so asto support a load of the first plate member; and a first coupling memberinterconnecting the first supporting frames and the display apparatussuch that the first plate member is fixed to the display apparatus,wherein each of the first supporting frames includes: a first uppersupport having an upper end thereof located at the bottom of the firstplate member so as to support the first plate member; and a first lowersupport hinged pivotably to a lower end of the first upper support bymeans of a first hinge, wherein any one of the bottom of the first platemember and a top of the first upper support is provided with a guiderail and a rail clamp formed to correspond to the guide rail so as toslide on the guide rail.
 9. The shelf as set forth in claim 8, whereinthe first coupling member includes: first and second supports that aredisposed on a rear of the display apparatus, are each bent at oppositeends thereof so as to press a corresponding side of the displayapparatus; first and second connectors causing the first support and thesecond support to be connected with the first lower supports; aninterval adjuster interconnecting the first support and the secondsupport with each other so as to adjust an interval between the firstsupport and the second support; and first and second contact fixturescoupled to the opposite ends of each of the first support and the secondsupport at one side of each thereof, and contacting the correspondingside of the display apparatus at the other side of each thereof.
 10. Theshelf as set forth in claim 8, wherein the rear of the display apparatusis provided with at least one receiving recess, the first couplingmember is provided with a shaft so as to be inserted into the receivingrecess, and each of the first supporting frames is fixed and supportedto the shaft.
 11. The shelf as set forth in claim 8 wherein the couplingmember includes: a support coupler having a support part that has ashape of a rectangular bar, is located on a rear of the displayapparatus, is bent at opposite ends thereof, and is in close contactwith opposite sides of the display apparatus; a frame connectorprotruding from the support part of the support coupler at a positioncorresponding to the supporting frames; and a hinge pivotably connectingthe support coupler and the frame connector.
 12. The shelf as set forthin claim 11, wherein the support coupler further includes; hook partsthat protrude from opposite ends of the support part and are in closecontact with a front of the display apparatus; and positioning partsformed of a rubber material and preventing sliding at opposite sides ofthe display apparatus or at the front of the display apparatus.
 13. Ashelf for a display apparatus, which allows at least one necessaryarticle to be placed on a top of the display apparatus, such as a liquidcrystal display (LCD) or a plasma display panel (PDP), the shelfcomprising: a plate member formed in a shape of a plate so as to allowthe necessary article to be placed thereon, and having one side thereoflocated at a rear upper side of the display apparatus having a base; andconnecting members interconnecting the plate member and the displayapparatus such that the plate member is fixed to the display apparatus,wherein each of the connecting members includes a connecting knob formedon one of one side of the plate member and a rear of the displayapparatus, and a knob recess formed to correspond to the connecting knobsuch that the connecting knob is inserted thereinto, and the connectingknob and the knob recess are hinged to each other by means of a firsthinge pin.
 14. The shelf as set forth in claim 13, wherein each of theconnecting members includes a first recess formed in one side of theplate member, a second recess recessed from a rear upper side of thedisplay apparatus at a position corresponding to the first recess, aconnector inserted into the first recess at one end thereof and thesecond recess at the other end thereof, a second hinge pin passingthrough the first recess and one end of the connector so that the firstrecess is hinged with one end of the connector, and a third hinge pinpassing through the second recess and another end of the connector sothat the second recess is hinged with the other end of the connector.15. The shelf as set forth in claim 13, wherein: the article includes anauxiliary display apparatus; the plate member is provided with at leastone screw hole therein such that the auxiliary display apparatus isfixed to the plate member; and a fastening screw is screwed into theauxiliary display apparatus through the screw hole.
 16. A shelf for adisplay apparatus, which allows at least one necessary article to beplaced on a top of the display apparatus, such as a liquid crystaldisplay (LCD) or a plasma display panel (PDP), the shelf comprising: arotating base supporting a lower portion of an LCD monitor or a laptopcomputer, and formed so as to be able to rotate relative to a ground; astand formed upwards on one side of the rotating base such that a heightof the stand can be adjusted; and a plate member formed to allow thearticle to be placed thereon, and coupled to an upper end of the standon one side thereof.
 17. The shelf as set forth in claim 16, furthercomprising a mount member having legs that move in and out in oppositedirections at a lower portion of the rotating base so as to adjust aninterval between the legs, wherein the lower portion of the rotatingbase forms a space for receiving a product such as a keyboard.
 18. Theshelf as set forth in claim 16, wherein a lower end of the stand and anupper side of the rotating base, or the plate member and an upper end ofthe stand, are pivotably hinged to each other.
 19. The shelf as setforth in claim 16, wherein: the stand is horizontally provided with aguide shaft on an upper end thereof; the plate member is provided with aslidable coupler fitted around the guide shaft on a lower portionthereof; and the plate member changes in position when sliding along theguide shaft of the stand.
 20. The shelf as set forth in claim 16,wherein: the stand is provided with an angle adjuster that can bepivoted forwards up and down at a predetermined position thereof; andthe angle adjuster supports a bottom or rear of the laptop computer at aspecific position.